Ngati

6.0 / 10

(4 votes)

Set in and around the fictional town of Kapua in 1948, Ngati is the story of a Māori community. The film comprises three narrative threads: a boy, Ropata, is dying of leukaemia; the return of a young Australian doctor, Greg, and his discovery that he has Māori heritage; and the fight to keep the local freezing works open.

Country:

New Zealand

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

92 minutes

Year:

1987

Director:

Barry Barclay

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Company:

Pacific Films,

New Zealand Film Commission

Cast:
Judy McIntosh

Jenny Bennett

Ross Girven

Greg Shaw

Tuta Ngarimu Tatami

Uncle Eru

Iranui Haig

Nanna Huia

Tawai Moana

Nanna Ngaropi

Crew:
Barry Barclay

Director

Tama Poata

Screenplay

Rory O'Shea

Cinematography

John O'Shea

Producer